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Cross Question with Iain DaleScarlett Westbrook, Paul Scully, Sarah Smith & Matthew LeshJoining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the climate policy campaigner Scarlett Westbrook, the former Conservative minister Paul Scully, Labour MP Sarah Smith and the political commentator and strategist Matthew Lesh.
2025-10-2254 min
IEA PodcastWe Called It: The Online Safety Bill Debacle | IEA BriefingIn this Institute of Economic Affairs briefing, host Callum Price interviews Matthew Lesh, IEA Public Policy Fellow and author of a 2022 briefing paper on the Online Safety Bill. The discussion covers the implementation of the Online Safety Act and its impact on free speech, examining how age-gating requirements are now forcing platforms to hide legal political content behind age verification systems. They explore how genuine political debate, grooming gang trial transcripts, and war coverage from Ukraine and Gaza are being censored by default, creating what Lesh describes as "censorship by design" where users must prove they're adults to access...
2025-08-0423 min
Word In Your EarHow Goth took over, farewell Phil Lesh and the curse of teenage stardomBrushing aside the cobweb spray and luminous flashing skulls, we ring rock and roll’s doorbell in pursuit of both tricks and treats. Among which you’ll find … … the gothification of entertainment … Harry Potter, Creedence Clearwater and Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings. … Donald Trump dancing to Jeff Buckley. … why Phil Lesh was the heart and soul of the Grateful Dead. … John Cooper Clarke playing a 23,000-seater and the rise of Spoken Word. … Bah! Humbug! The full horror of Halloween and its infer...
2024-10-2851 minWord In Your EarHow Goth took over, farewell Phil Lesh and the curse of teenage stardomBrushing aside the cobweb spray and luminous flashing skulls, we ring rock and roll’s doorbell in pursuit of both tricks and treats. Among which you’ll find … … the gothification of entertainment … Harry Potter, Creedence Clearwater and Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings. … Donald Trump dancing to Jeff Buckley. … why Phil Lesh was the heart and soul of the Grateful Dead. … John Cooper Clarke playing a 23,000-seater and the rise of Spoken Word. … Bah! Humbug! The full horror of Halloween and its infer...
2024-10-2851 minWord In Your EarHow Goth took over, farewell Phil Lesh and the curse of teenage stardomBrushing aside the cobweb spray and luminous flashing skulls, we ring rock and roll’s doorbell in pursuit of both tricks and treats. Among which you’ll find … … the gothification of entertainment … Harry Potter, Creedence Clearwater and Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings. … Donald Trump dancing to Jeff Buckley. … why Phil Lesh was the heart and soul of the Grateful Dead. … John Cooper Clarke playing a 23,000-seater and the rise of Spoken Word. … Bah! Humbug! The full horror of Halloween and its infer...
2024-10-2851 min
IEA PodcastIs Liberty Dying in Britain?: IEA's Legacy and the Fight for LibertyJoin us for an engaging episode of the IEA Podcast as we delve into the rich history of the Institute of Economic Affairs and explore the enduring importance of freedom in today's world. Our panel, featuring Harrison Griffiths, Communications Manager, Reem Ibrahim, Communications Officer, and Matthew Lesh, Director of Public Policy & Communications, takes us on a journey through the IEA's impactful legacy and discusses how its principles continue to shape economic thought and policy. In this special farewell episode for Matthew Lesh, we examine the current state of freedom in the UK, addressing the challenges and opportunities...
2024-08-2344 min
IEA PodcastThe Battle for Truth: Social Media, Riots, and Freedom of ExpressionIn this thought-provoking episode of the IEA Podcast, host Matthew Lesh and editorial director Kristian Niemietz are joined by Claire Fox, director of the Academy of Ideas, to discuss the complex interplay between free speech, misinformation, and recent UK riots. The conversation delves into the challenges of defining and addressing disinformation in the digital age, exploring how attempts to suppress speech can inadvertently fuel conspiracy theories and erode trust in institutions.The panel examines recent cases where individuals have faced legal consequences for offensive social media posts, questioning the balance between protecting free expression and maintaining public...
2024-08-1641 min
Croydon Constitutionalists PodcastEpisode 91 - Matthew Lesh: Institute of Economic AffairsWe recently held a public meeting in Purley and we were joined by Matthew Lesh, the Director of Public Policy & Communications at the Institute of Economic Affairs.IEA Blog:https://insider.iea.org.uk/Get in touch:Twitter: @CroydonConst Email: croydonconstitutionalists@gmail.comFacebook: facebook/CroydonConstitutionalistshttp://croydonconstitutionalists.uk/
2024-06-3019 min
IEA PodcastNational Service Debate: Compulsion vs Liberty in the UKThe Conservative Party's proposal to reintroduce 12 months of mandatory national service if they win the general election has sparked a heated debate between Matthew Lesh, Director of Public Policy and Communications at the Institute of Economic Affairs, and James Price, a former government advisor. Lesh argues against the policy, viewing it as an infringement on individual liberty and questioning its effectiveness, while Price, once a classical liberal, makes a case for it as a necessary measure to promote social cohesion, patriotism, and resilience in an increasingly fragmented society. The discussion delves into the role of government in...
2024-05-3139 min
IEA PodcastNational Service Debate: Compulsion vs Liberty in the UKThe Conservative Party's proposal to reintroduce 12 months of mandatory national service if they win the general election has sparked a heated debate between Matthew Lesh, Director of Public Policy and Communications at the Institute of Economic Affairs, and James Price, a former government advisor.
Lesh argues against the policy, viewing it as an infringement on individual liberty and questioning its effectiveness, while Price, once a classical liberal, makes a case for it as a necessary measure to promote social cohesion, patriotism, and resilience in an increasingly fragmented society. The discussion delves into the role of government in...
2024-05-3139 min
Modern WebWhat’s New with Astro in 2024 with Matthew Phillips, CTO of AstroOn this episode of the Modern Web Podcast, Tracy Lee, Adam Rackis, Ben Lesh, and guest Matthew Phillips discuss what’s going on in the world of Astro. They explore the concept of 'Islands' and how Astro allows seamless integration of components from different frameworks like React or Vue. The conversation covers technical details like client directives for selective rendering and the challenges of collecting metrics. They also discuss the importance of type safety and the development of server actions in Astro, including the introduction of AstroDB for database integration.
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2024-05-1738 minCross Question with Iain DaleKhalid Mahmood, Bob Seely, Lucy Beresford & Matthew LeshAli Miraj sits in and is joined on Cross Question by Labour MP Khalid Mahmood, Conservative MP Bob Seely, psychotherapist Lucy Beresford and Matthew Lesh from the Institute of Economic Affairs think tank.
2024-05-1352 min
IEA PodcastTech Turmoil: Does the Digital Markets Bill Threaten Britain’s economy?Will the CMA's new powers undermine investment?This is the audio from a panel hosted by the Institute of Economic Affairs, which discussed the government’s Digital Markets and Competition Bill.The discussion built on the IEA's recent publication, “Digital Overload”, written by the ICLE’s Dirk Auer and Lazar Radic and the IEA’s Matthew Lesh: https://iea.org.uk/publications/digital-overload-how-the-digital-markets-competition-and-consumers-bills-sweeping-new-powers-threaten-britains-economy/ The paper focuses on the extensive new powers given to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to tackle alleged anticompetitive practices in digital markets by the DMCC Bill. Thes...
2023-12-021h 34
IEA PublicationsAn Unsafe Bill: How the Online Safety Bill threatens free speech, innovation and privacy, by Matthew Lesh and Victoria HewsonThis is an audiobook version of the Institute of Economic Affairs publication 'An Unsafe Bill: How the Online Safety Bill threatens free speech, innovation and privacy', written by Head of Public Policy at the IEA Matthew Lesh, and Victoria Hewson, the IEA's former Head of Regulatory Affairs.The full publication can be read at: https://iea.org.uk/publications/an-unsafe-bill-how-the-online-safety-bill-threatens-free-speech-innovation-and-privacy/This audiobook was read by Cormac Diamond. Get full access to Insider at insider.iea.org.uk/subscribe
2023-09-2052 minCross Question with Iain DaleDom Joly, Alicia Kearns, Siobhain McDonagh & Matthew LeshJoining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are comedian and writer Dom Joly, Conservative MP and Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Alicia Kearns, Labour MP Siobhain McDonagh and Matthew Lesh of the Institute of Economic Affairs.
2023-09-1952 min
IEA PodcastBangers and Cash: Cutting red tape to put Britain at the centre of the cultivated meat revolution, by Matthew LeshThis is an audiobook version of the Institute of Economic Affairs publication 'Bangers and Cash: Cutting red tape to put Britain at the centre of the cultivated meat revolution', written by Matthew Lesh, Head of Public Policy at the IEA. The full publication can be read at: https://ieapublication.podbean.com/e/bangers-and-cash-cutting-red-tape-to-put-britain-at-the-centre-of-the-cultivated-meat-revolution-by-matthew-lesh/This audiobook was read by Cormac Diamond. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit insider.iea.org.uk/subscribe
2023-09-101h 10
IEA PublicationsBangers and Cash: Cutting red tape to put Britain at the centre of the cultivated meat revolution, by Matthew LeshThis is an audiobook version of the Institute of Economic Affairs publication 'Bangers and Cash: Cutting red tape to put Britain at the centre of the cultivated meat revolution', written by Matthew Lesh, Head of Public Policy at the IEA. The full publication can be read at: https://iea.org.uk/publications/bangers-and-cash-cutting-red-tape-to-put-britain-at-the-centre-of-the-cultivated-meat-revolution/This audiobook was read by Cormac Diamond. Get full access to Insider at insider.iea.org.uk/subscribe
2023-09-061h 07
IEA PodcastIs the UK Overregulating Tech? | IEA PodcastIs the UK overregulating tech? In this week's podcast, IEA Director of Public Policy and Communications Matthew Lesh sits down with Head of Tech and Innovation at the Centre for Policy Studies Matthew Feeney to discuss the failure of the government's regulatory efforts in digital space. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit insider.iea.org.uk/subscribe
2023-08-2528 min
Growing Up with Delia BurgessEp. 29 - Matthew Lesh: what a free society looks likeMatthew Lesh is the Head of Public Policy at the IEA.
He regularly appears across television and radio, including the BBC, Sky News and GB News, and has been published in the Daily Telegraph, The Times, The Spectator, The Wall Street Journal, the Sydney Morning Herald and The Australian.
He has written about the role of the business and the state, barriers to innovation, digital regulation and free speech, political divides, housing, and market environmentalism.
He is also the author of Democracy in a Divided Australia (2018), a Fellow of the Adam Smith Institute...
2022-12-291h 28
The Nathan Eckersley PodcastMatthew Lesh (Head of Public Policy at the Institute of Economic Affairs)Nathan Eckersley is joined by Matthew Lesh, Head of Public Policy at the Institute of Economic Affairs, to talk about the leadership contest and the Online Safety Bill.Connect with Matthew Lesh on Twitter: https://twitter.com/matthewleshDISCLAIMER: Any facts, statistics and news stories mentioned in this episode are true and relevant as of the time it was recorded. All opinions stated on this podcast are representative only of the people they are credited to and are not a representation of any sponsors, advertisers or partners involved in...
2022-07-2534 minCross Question with Iain DaleKelly Beaver, Emma Best, Matthew Lesh & Charlotte NicholsJoining Iain Dale on Cross Question are Ipsos Chief Exec Kelly Beaver, Conservative member of the London Assembly Emma Best, the IEA's Matthew Lesh & Labour MP Charlotte Nichols.
2022-06-0849 min
50 Shades of PlanningAn Amassing of Think TanksWho are the people and the organisations that have had the most influence over planning during the past couple of years?
One could make a case for Jack Airey and Policy Exchange. Airey, who joined Localis having graduated in geography, became Head of Housing at Policy Exchange before being appointed Downing Street’s special adviser on housing and planning. In the spirit of Dominic Cummings’ shake-up of government apparatus, the attraction of Airey could have been his Policy Exchange paper called ‘Rethinking the Planning System for the 21st Century’, some of which found it’s way into the albeit...
2022-02-1257 min
The Pin FactoryChristmas Special - Highs and Lows of 2021In this episode of The Pin Factory, the ASI's Matthew Lesh and Daniel Pryor are joined by Morgan Schondelmeier, Director of Operations at the Adam Smith Institute and John Macdonald, Director of Strategy at the Adam Smith Institute.
They discuss the highs and lows of 2021.
Guests:
Morgan Schondelmeier (Director of Operations, Adam Smith Institute)
John Macdonald (Director of Strategy, Adam Smith Institute)
Daniel Pryor (Head of Programmes, Adam Smith Institute)
Matthew Lesh (Head of Research, Adam Smith Institute)
2021-12-2145 minThe Pin FactoryOmicron, Crime Week and the Afghanistan WhistleblowerIn this episode of The Pin Factory, the ASI's Matthew Lesh and Daniel Pryor are joined by Morgan Schondelmeier, Director of Operations at the Adam Smith Institute.
They discuss Omicron, Crime Week and the Afghanistan Whistleblower.
Guests:
Morgan Schondelmeier (Director of Operations, Adam Smith Institute)
Daniel Pryor (Head of Programmes, Adam Smith Institute)
Matthew Lesh (Head of Research, Adam Smith Institute)
2021-12-1040 minThe Pin FactoryTrump’s Economic Policy, the US Economy and Transatlantic RelationsIn this episode of The Pin Factory, the ASI's Matthew Lesh and Daniel Pryor are joined by Dr. Tyler Goodspeed, Kleinheinz Fellow at the Hoover Institution, former Chairman of the President’s Council of Economic Advisers and Senior Fellow at the Adam Smith Institute.
They discuss Trump’s economic policy in retrospective, the US economy and transatlantic relations.
Guests:
Dr. Tyler Goodspeed (Kleinheinz Fellow, Hoover Institution)
Daniel Pryor (Head of Programmes, Adam Smith Institute)
Matthew Lesh (Head of Research, Adam Smith Institute)
2021-12-0246 minThe Pin FactoryBritain’s Borders, Boris’ Bluster, and Babies in ParliamentIn this episode of The Pin Factory, the ASI's Matthew Lesh and Daniel Pryor are joined by Alys Denby, Deputy Editor of CapX.
They discuss tackling the Britain’s borders, Boris’ bluster, and babies in Parliament.
Guests:
Alys Denby (Deputy Editor, CapX)
Daniel Pryor (Head of Programmes, Adam Smith Institute)
Matthew Lesh (Head of Research, Adam Smith Institute)
2021-11-2739 minThe Pin FactoryCovid Debt, Minimum Alcohol Pricing and GlobalisationIn this episode of The Pin Factory, the ASI's Matthew Lesh and Daniel Pryor are joined by Dr. Eamonn Butler, Director of the Adam Smith Institute.
They discuss tackling the Covid Debt, minimum alcohol pricing and globalisation.
Guests:
Dr. Eamonn Butler (Director, Adam Smith Institute)
Daniel Pryor (Head of Programmes, Adam Smith Institute)
Matthew Lesh (Head of Research, Adam Smith Institute)
2021-11-2448 minThe Pin FactoryCOP9, MP Sleaze and Magic Mushroom MedicineIn this episode of The Pin Factory, the ASI's Matthew Lesh and Daniel Pryor are joined by Mark Oates, Director of WeVape, founder of the Snus & Nicotine Pouch Users Association and Fellow of the Adam Smith Institute.
They discuss COP9, recent MP sleaze and the medicial potential of magic mushrooms
Guests:
Mark Oates (Director of WeVape and Fellow of the Adam Smith Institute
Daniel Pryor (Head of Programmes, Adam Smith Institute)
Matthew Lesh (Head of Research, Adam Smith Institute)
2021-11-1452 minThe Pin FactoryCOP26, Tech Mergers and DronesIn this episode of The Pin Factory, the ASI's Matthew Lesh and Daniel Pryor are joined by Sam Dumitriu, Research Director at The Entrepreneurs Network.
They discuss COP26, tech mergers and drones.
Guests:
Sam Dumitriu (Research Director, The Entrepreneurs Network)
Daniel Pryor (Head of Programmes, Adam Smith Institute)
Matthew Lesh (Head of Research, Adam Smith Institute)
2021-11-0558 minThe Pin FactoryBudget Special 2021In this episode of The Pin Factory, the ASI's Matthew Lesh and Daniel Pryor are joined by John O'Connell the Chief Executive of The TaxPayers' Alliance.
They discuss the announcements from this week's Budget and dissect the key policies shaping Britain's financial future.
Guests:
John O'Connell (Chief Executive, The TaxPayers' Alliance)
Daniel Pryor (Head of Programmes, Adam Smith Institute)
Matthew Lesh (Head of Research, Adam Smith Institute)
2021-10-291h 02The Pin FactoryOnline Abuse, the Return of COVID and NZ Trade DealIn this episode of The Pin Factory, the ASI's Matthew Lesh and Daniel Pryor are joined by Victoria Hewson, Head of Regulatory Affairs at the Institute of Economic Affairs.
They discuss anonymous online abuse, the return of COVID and the New Zealand free trade deal.
Guests:
Victoria Hewson (Head of Regulatory Affairs, Institute of Economic Affairs.)
Daniel Pryor (Head of Programmes, Adam Smith Institute)
Matthew Lesh (Head of Research, Adam Smith Institute)
2021-10-2455 minThe Pin FactoryCOVID Failures, the Northern Ireland Protocol, and Bailout BritainIn this episode of The Pin Factory, the ASI's Matthew Lesh and Daniel Pryor are joined by John Macdonald, Head of Government Affairs at the Adam Smith Institute.
They discuss COVID Failures, the Northern Ireland Protocol, and Bailout Britain
Guests:
John Macdonald (Head of Government Affairs, Adam Smith Institute)
Daniel Pryor (Head of Programmes, Adam Smith Institute)
Matthew Lesh (Head of Research, Adam Smith Institute)
2021-10-1540 minThe Pin FactoryConservative Party Conference, Migration and Wages, and the Energy Crisis.In this episode of The Pin Factory, the ASI's Matthew Lesh and Daniel Pryor are joined by Andy Mayer, Chief Operating Officer at the Institute of Economic Affairs.
They discuss Conservative Party Conference, Migration and Wages, and the Energy Crisis.
Guests:
Andy Mayer (Chief Operating Officer, Institute of Economic Affairs)
Daniel Pryor (Head of Programs, Adam Smith Institute)
Matthew Lesh (Head of Research, Adam Smith Institute)
2021-10-0839 minThe Pin FactoryShortages, Labour Conference, and Winning Housing ReformIn this episode of The Pin Factory, the ASI's Matthew Lesh and Daniel Pryor are joined by Dr. Michael Turner, Head of Research at the C|T RSR.
They discuss Fuel and Gas Shortages, Labour Party Conference, and Winning Housing Reform.
Guests:
Michael Turner (Head of Research, C|T RSR)
Daniel Pryor (Head of Programs, Adam Smith Institute)
Matthew Lesh (Head of Research, Adam Smith Institute)
2021-10-0158 minThe Pin FactoryVirtual Economics, The Great Realignment, and InflationIn this episode of The Pin Factory, the ASI's Matthew Lesh and Daniel Pryor are joined by Dr. Stephen Davies, Head of Education at the Institute of Economic Affairs.
They discuss Virtual Economics, the Great Realignment, and the Reappearance of Inflation.
Guests:
Stephen Davies (Head of Education, Institute of Economic Affairs)
Daniel Pryor (Head of Programs, Adam Smith Institute)
Matthew Lesh (Head of Research, Adam Smith Institute)
2021-09-2458 minThe Pin FactoryThe Reshuffle, COVID Plans, and Labour ShortagesIn this episode of The Pin Factory, the ASI's Matthew Lesh and Daniel Pryor are joined by John Ashmore, Editor of CapX.
They discuss the recent reshuffle, COVID winter plans and worldwide labour shortages.
Guests:
Daniel Pryor (Head of Programmes, Adam Smith Institute)
Matthew Lesh (Head of Research, Adam Smith Institute)
John Ashmore (Editor, CapX)
2021-09-1942 minThe Pin FactoryNational Insurance Hike, Reforming Social Care, and The Next Cold WarIn this episode of The Pin Factory, the ASI's Matthew Lesh and Matt Kilcoyne are joined by Dr. Eamonn Butler, Director of the Adam Smith Institute.
They discuss the National Insurance Hike, Reforming Social Care, and The Next Cold War
Guests:
Eamonn Butler (Director, Adam Smith Institute)
Matt Kilcoyne (Deputy Director, Adam Smith Institute)
Matthew Lesh (Head of Research, Adam Smith Institute)
2021-09-1053 minThe Pin FactoryMarket Environmentalism, Geronimo and of Zero CovidIn this episode of The Pin Factory, the ASI's Matthew Lesh and Morgan Schondelmeier are joined by Connor Tomlinson, Policy Director at the British Conservation Alliance.
They discuss Market Environmentalism, Geronimo the Alpaca and the Downfall of Zero Covid
Guests:
Morgan Schondelmeier (Head of External Affairs, Adam Smith Institute)
Matthew Lesh (Head of Research, Adam Smith Institute)
Connor Tomlinson (Policy Director, British Conservation Alliance)
2021-09-1049 minThe Pin FactoryAfghanistan, Vaccination Next Steps, and Political DonationIn this episode of The Pin Factory, the ASI's Matthew Lesh and John Macdonald are joined by James Lawson, ASI Senior Fellow and Business Advisor.
They discuss the fall of Afghanistan, the next step for vaccinations, and political donations
Guests:
James Lawson (ASI Senior Fellow and Business Advisor)
Matthew Lesh (Head of Research, Adam Smith Institute)
John Macdonald (Head of Government Affairs, Adam Smith Institute)
2021-08-2244 minThe Pin FactoryCuba, Australian Healthcare, and Young SocialistsIn this episode of The Pin Factory, the ASI's Matthew Lesh and John Macdonald are joined by Dr. Kristian Niemietz, Head of Political Economy at the Institute of Economic Affairs.
They discuss Cuba, what can be learned from the Australian healthcare system, and whether young people really are socialist.
Guests:
Kristian Niemietz (Head of Political Economy, Institute of Economic Affairs)
Matthew Lesh (Head of Research, Adam Smith Institute)
John Macdonald (Head of Government Affairs, Adam Smith Institute)
2021-08-1351 minThe Pin FactoryCovid and the State, The Next Billionaires, and Class WarIn this episode of The Pin Factory, the ASI's Matthew Lesh and Daniel Pryor are joined by Dr. Madsen Pirie, President of the Adam Smith Institute
They discuss regaining liberty from the state after Covid, the next generation of billionaires and LSE Class War.
Guests:
Madsen Pirie (President, The Adam Smith Institute)
Matthew Lesh (Head of Research, Adam Smith Institute)
Daniel Pryor (Head of Programmes, Adam Smith Institute)
2021-08-0644 minThe Pin FactoryBoosting Innovation, Digital State Capacity, and Entrepreneurial CultureIn this episode of The Pin Factory, the ASI's Matthew Lesh and Daniel Pryor are joined by Philip Salter, founder of the Entrepreneurs' Network
They discuss boosting innovation, digital state capacity, and entrepreneurial culture.
Guests:
Philip Salter (Founder, The Entrepreneurs' Network)
Matthew Lesh (Head of Research, Adam Smith Institute)
Daniel Pryor (Head of Programmes, Adam Smith Institute)
2021-08-0247 minThe Pin FactoryFreedom Day, Space Exploration and Levelling UpIn this episode of The Pin Factory, the ASI's Matthew Lesh and Daniel Pryor are joined by Rebecca Lowe, former think tanker, policy consultant and PhD student.
They discuss freedom day, space exploration, and levelling up.
Guests:
Rebecca Lowe (Think tanker, policy consultant and PhD student)
Matthew Lesh (Head of Research, Adam Smith Institute)
Daniel Pryor (Head of Programmes, Adam Smith Institute)
2021-07-2352 minThe Pin FactoryFootball Racism, Sugar Tax, and Foreign AidIn this episode of The Pin Factory, the ASI's Matthew Lesh and Daniel Pryor are joined by Morgan Schondelmeier, Head of External Affairs at the ASI.
They discuss racism in football, the sugar tax, and cuts to foreign aid.
Guests:
Morgan Schondelmeier (Head of External Affairs, Adam Smith Institute)
Matthew Lesh (Head of Research, Adam Smith Institute)
Daniel Pryor (Head of Programmes, Adam Smith Institute)
(Recorded Thursday July 15th 2021)
2021-07-1643 minThe Pin FactorySir Iain Duncan Smith: Regulatory Reform and Bullish ChinaIn this episode of The Pin Factory, the ASI's Matthew Lesh and Daniel Pryor are joined by Sir Iain Duncan Smith, member of parliament and former Conservative Party Leader.
They discuss regulatory reform and the worrying rise of a bullish China.
Guests:
Ian Duncan Smith (Member of Parliament and former Conservative Party leader)
Matthew Lesh (Head of Research, Adam Smith Institute)
Daniel Pryor (Head of Programmes, Adam Smith Institute)
(Recorded July 8th 2021)
2021-07-0946 minThe Pin FactoryHancock resigns, e-scooters, asylum seekersIn this episode of The Pin Factory, the ASI's Matthew Lesh and Daniel Pryor are joined by Matt Kilcoyne, Deputy Director of the ASI.
They discuss Matt Hancock's resignation, e-scooters and the offshore processing of asylum seekers.
Guests:
Matt Kilcoyne (Deputy Director of the ASI)
Matthew Lesh (Head of Research, Adam Smith Institute)
Daniel Pryor (Head of Programmes, Adam Smith Institute)
(Recorded Thursday July 1st 2021)
2021-07-0554 minThe Pin FactoryNIMBY Fightback, Vaccination Privileges and Life After SchoolIn this episode of The Pin Factory, the ASI's Matthew Lesh and Daniel Pryor are joined by John Myers, co-founder of the YIMBY alliance and London YIMBY.
They discuss NIMBY Fightback, vaccination privileges and life after school.
Guests:
John Myers (Co-founder of the YIMBY alliance and London YIMBY)
Matthew Lesh (Head of Research, Adam Smith Institute)
Daniel Pryor (Head of Programmes, Adam Smith Institute)
(Recorded Tuesday June 22nd 2021)
2021-06-2855 minThe Pin FactoryNeverending Restrictions, GB News and PrideIn this episode of The Pin Factory, the ASI's Matthew Lesh and Daniel Pryor are joined by Benjamin Butterworth, Late Editor and Senior Reporter at ‘The I’ newspaper.
They discuss the extension of Covid-19 restrictions, the launch of GB News and Pride month.
Guests:
Benjamin Butterworth, Late Editor and Senior Reporter at ‘The I’ newspaper
Matthew Lesh (Head of Research, Adam Smith Institute)
Daniel Pryor (Head of Programmes, Adam Smith Institute)
(Recorded Thursday June 17th 2021)
2021-06-1848 minThe Pin FactoryAU-UK Trade Deal, Political Realignment and Selling Free MarketsIn this episode of The Pin Factory, the ASI's Matthew Lesh and Daniel Pryor are joined by Michael Turner, Head of Research at CT Group Research and Strategy business based in Australia and fellow of the ASI.
They discuss the new polling on the AU-UK free trade deal, political realignment and selling free markets.
Guests:
Michael Turner (Head of Research at CT Group Research and Strategy business based in Australia and Fellow of the ASI)
Matthew Lesh (Head of Research, Adam Smith Institute)
Daniel Pryor (Head of Programmes, Adam Smith Institute)
(Recorded Thursday June 10th 2021)
2021-06-1254 minThe Pin FactoryDelaying Reopening, Global Minimum Taxes and Market EnvironmentalismIn this episode of The Pin Factory, the ASI's Matthew Lesh is joined by Daniel Pryor, Head of Programmes at the Adam Smith Institute and Julian Morris, Senior Fellow at Reason Foundation and Senior Scholar at International Centre of Law and Economics.
They discuss calls to delay reopening, the repercussions of a global minimum corporation tax and market environmentalism.
Guests:
Julian Morris (Senior Fellow at Reason Foundation and Senior Scholar at International Centre of Law and Economics)
Matthew Lesh (Head of Research, Adam Smith Institute)
Daniel Pryor (Head of Programmes, Adam Smith Institute)
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2021-06-0752 minThe Pin FactoryCummings' Covid Claims, Great British Railways and the Australia-UK Free Trade DealIn this episode of The Pin Factory, the ASI's Matthew Lesh is joined by Daniel Pryor, Head of Programmes at the Adam Smith Institute and the Institute of Economic Affairs’ Emma Revell.
They discuss Cummings’ Covid claims, Great British Railways and the Australia-UK free trade deal.
Guests:
Matthew Lesh (Head of Research, Adam Smith Institute)
Daniel Pryor (Head of Programmes, Adam Smith Institute)
Emma Revell (Head of Public Affairs at the Institute of Economic Affairs)
(Recorded Thursday May 27th 2021)
2021-05-3047 minThe Pin FactoryThe Great Unlocking, Vaccine Patents, and Covid FictionsIn this episode of The Pin Factory, the ASI's Matthew Lesh is joined by Daniel Pryor, Head of Programmes at the Adam Smith Institute and King's College London's Dr. Stuart Ritchie.
They discuss reopening and risk posed by the Indian variant, vaccine patents and the use of science during the Covid pandemic.
Guests:
Matthew Lesh (Head of Research, Adam Smith Institute)
Daniel Pryor (Head of Programmes, Adam Smith Institute)
Dr. Stuart Ritchie (Lecturer, King's College London)
(Recorded Wednesday May 19th 2021)
2021-05-2148 minThe Pin FactoryBritish Midterms and Queen's SpeechIn this episode of The Pin Factory, the ASI's Matthew Lesh is joined by Daniel Pryor, Head of Programmes at the Adam Smith Institute and Madeline Grant, Telegraph columnist and Parliamentary sketch writer.
They discuss the fallout of the British mid-term results and the highs and lows of the Queen’s speech.
Guests:
Madeline Grant (Telegraph columnist and Parliamentary sketch writer)
Matthew Lesh (Head of Research, Adam Smith Institute)
Daniel Pryor (Head of Programmes, Adam Smith Institute)
(Recorded Thursday May 13th 2021)
2021-05-1445 minThe Pin FactoryReopening Britain, Tobacco Harm Reduction and the UK's Economic RecoveryIn this episode of The Pin Factory, the ASI's Matthew Lesh is joined by Daniel Pryor, Head of Programmes at the Adam Smith Institute and Chris Snowdon, Head of Lifestyle Economics at the Institute of Economic Affairs.
They discuss the pace of reopening, tobacco harm reduction and the ASI's latest paper on the subject and the UK's economic recovery.
Guests:
Chris Snowdon (Head of Lifestyle Economics at the Institute of Economic Affairs)
Matthew Lesh (Head of Research, Adam Smith Institute)
Daniel Pryor (Head of Programmes, Adam Smith Institute)
(Recorded Thursday 6th May 2021)
2021-05-0850 minThe Pin FactoryLobbying, Red Tape and The Online Safety BillIn this episode of The Pin Factory, the ASI's Matthew Lesh is joined by Daniel Pryor, Head of Programmes at the Adam Smith Institute and Victoria Hewson, Head of Regulatory Affairs at the Institute of Economic Affairs.
They discuss the current state of lobbying in Westminster and whether or not it is reasonable, red tape and why the law must be reduced and better categorised, and the online safety bill and whether or not it is fit for purpose.
Guests:
Victoria Hewson (Head of Regulatory Affairs at the Institute of Economic Affairs)
Matthew Lesh (He...
2021-05-0458 minThe Pin FactoryEconomics in One Virus, European Super League, 100 Days of BidenIn this episode of The Pin Factory, the ASI's Matthew Lesh is joined by Daniel Pryor, Head of Programmes at the Adam Smith Institute and Ryan Bourne, Chair for the Public Understanding of Economics at the Cato Institute.
They discuss Ryan Bourne's latest book "Economics in One Virus: An Introduction to Economic Reasoning Through COVID-19" and the economic lessons that can be learnt from Covid-19, the idea of a European Super League, and the first 3 months of President Biden.
Guests:
Ryan Bourne (Chair for the Public Understanding of Economics, Cato Institute)
Matthew Lesh (He...
2021-04-241h 01The Pin FactoryReturning to the Pub, Generation Covid, and Race RelationsIn this episode of The Pin Factory, the ASI's Matthew Lesh is joined by Daniel Pryor, Head of Programmes at the Adam Smith Institute and Aria Babu, Senior Researcher and Head of the Female Founders Forum at The Entrepreneurs Network.
They discuss the return of the pub, generational impacts of the pandemic, and the Government's recent report on race in Britain.
Guests:
Aria Babu (Senior Researcher and Head of the Female Founders Forum at The Entrepreneurs Network)
Matthew Lesh (Head of Research, Adam Smith Institute)
Daniel Pryor (Head of Programmes, Adam Smith Institute)
(R...
2021-04-1857 minThe Pin FactoryCovid-19 Vaccine Developments, London Mayoral Election and One Year of Keir StarmerIn this episode of The Pin Factory, the ASI's Matthew Lesh is joined by Daniel Pryor, Head of Programmes at the Adam Smith Institute and John Macdonald, Head of Government Affairs at the Adam Smith Institute.
They discuss the latest on Covid-19 vaccines, the London Mayoral Election and reflect on one year of Keir Starmer as leader of the Labour Party.
Guests:
Matthew Lesh (Head of Research, Adam Smith Institute)
Daniel Pryor (Head of Programmes, Adam Smith Institute)
John Macdonald (Head of Government Affairs, Adam Smith Institute)
(Recorded Thursday 9th April 2021)
2021-04-1248 minThe Pin FactoryThe Economy After Lockdowns, NFTs and Greed Is GoodIn this episode of The Pin Factory, the ASI's Matthew Lesh is joined by Daniel Pryor, Head of Programmes at the Adam Smith Institute and Dr. Chris Berg, Co-Director of the RMIT Blockchain Innovation Hub.
They discuss how to reboot the economy post-lockdown, the rise of NFTs (non fungible tokens) and whether greed really is good.
Guests:
Matthew Lesh (Head of Research, Adam Smith Institute)
Daniel Pryor (Head of Programmes, Adam Smith Institute)
Dr. Chris Berg (Co-Director, RMIT Blockchain Innovation Hub)
(Recorded Thursday 25th March 2021)
2021-03-271h 03
Centre for Independent Studies43. On Liberty | Matthew Lesh | How Big Is Big Enough Government?“The goal should be to shrink, focus and improve the state.”
On the show this Wednesday, we welcome Adam Smith Institute’s Matthew Lesh. Recently, writing in the IPA Review and The Australian, Matt says assessing public policy responses to covid comes down to the competence, rather than size, of government. Despite countless alternative explanations — such as differences in population size, style of government, and even the gender of political leaders — he argues covid outcomes crucially depend on the quality of governance.
Pointing to a stark contrast between NSW and Victoria, government competence has been the difference between life and death, fre...
2021-03-2131 minThe Pin FactoryNew Policing Powers, More EU Vaccines Woes and Uber's Work ReformsIn this episode of The Pin Factory, the ASI's Matthew Lesh is joined by Daniel Pryor, Head of Programmes at the Adam Smith Institute and Morgan Schondelmeier, Head of External Affairs at the Adam Smith Institute.
They discuss new policing powers and the fallout from the murder of Sarah Everard, the EU's latest actions on vaccine rollout, and Uber's move to reclassify its driver-partners as workers.
Guests:
Matthew Lesh (Head of Research, Adam Smith Institute)
Daniel Pryor (Head of Programmes, Adam Smith Institute)
Morgan Schondelmeier (Head of External Affairs, Adam Smith Institute)
...
2021-03-2158 minThe Pin FactoryThe City After Covid, Berlin's Rent Controls and American PoliticsIn this episode of The Pin Factory, the ASI's Matthew Lesh is joined by Daniel Pryor, Head of Programmes at the Adam Smith Institute and Michael Hendrix, the Director of State and Local Policy at the Manhattan Institute.
They explore how Covid-19 has affected our cities, the results of Berlin's rent controls and the latest in American politics, including President Biden's latest stimulus package.
Guests:
Matthew Lesh (Head of Research, Adam Smith Institute)
Daniel Pryor (Head of Programmes, Adam Smith Institute)
Michael Hendrix (Director of State and Local Policy, Manhattan Institute)
(Reco...
2021-03-1458 minThe Pin FactoryUK Budget SpecialIn this special episode of The Pin Factory, the ASI's Matthew Lesh is joined by Daniel Pryor, Head of Programmes at the Adam Smith Institute and Sam Dumitriu, Research Director for The Entrepreneurs Network.
They delve into the detail behind all of the big policy announcements in the UK's March 2021 Budget.
Guests:
Matthew Lesh (Head of Research, Adam Smith Institute)
Daniel Pryor (Head of Programmes, Adam Smith Institute)
Sam Dumitriu (Research Director, The Entrepreneurs Network)
(Recorded Thursday 4th March 2021)
2021-03-051h 06The Pin FactoryVaccine Passports, Online Censorship and Lockdown RetrospectiveIn this episode of The Pin Factory, the ASI's Matthew Lesh is joined by Daniel Pryor, Head of Programmes at the Adam Smith Institute and Mark Johnson, Legal and Policy Officer at Big Brother Watch.
They discuss the idea of vaccine passports, increasing online censorship and whether lockdowns proved to be the correct response to the pandemic in retrospective.
Guests:
Matthew Lesh (Head of Research, Adam Smith Institute)
Daniel Pryor (Head of Programmes, Adam Smith Institute)
Mark Johnson (Legal and Policy Officer, Big Brother Watch)
(Recorded Thursday 25th February 2021)
2021-02-281h 08The Pin FactoryRoadmap out of Lockdown, Free Speech Champions and the MonarchyIn this episode of The Pin Factory, the ASI's Matthew Lesh is joined by Daniel Pryor, Head of Programmes at the Adam Smith Institute and John Macdonald, Head of Government Affairs at the Adam Smith Institute.
They discuss the UK Government's roadmap out of lockdown, new measures to preserve free speech at British universities, and whether the monarchy has had its day.
Guests:
Matthew Lesh (Head of Research, Adam Smith Institute)
Daniel Pryor (Head of Programmes, Adam Smith Institute)
John Macdonald (Head of Government Affairs, Adam Smith Institute)
(Recorded Wednesday 17th February 2021)
2021-02-2156 minThe Pin FactoryBritish Citizenship, Big Tech Backlash and Jabs AmnestyIn this episode of The Pin Factory, the ASI's Matthew Lesh is joined by Daniel Pryor, Head of Programmes at the Adam Smith Institute and Matt Kilcoyne, Deputy Director at the Adam Smith Institute.
They discuss the problems with acquiring British citizenship, the UK's backlash against Big Tech giants, and the Government's jabs amnesty for illegal immigrants.
Guests:
Matthew Lesh (Head of Research, Adam Smith Institute)
Daniel Pryor (Head of Programmes, Adam Smith Institute)
Matt Kilcoyne (Deputy Director, Adam Smith Institute)
(Recorded on 10th February 2021)
2021-02-1255 minThe Pin FactoryEU Vaccine Woes, GameStop and SuperforecastingIn this episode of The Pin Factory, the ASI's Matthew Lesh is joined by Daniel Pryor, Head of Programmes at the Adam Smith Institute and Jonathon Kitson, ASI Fellow and Superforecaster.
They discuss the EU's vaccine rollout woes, questions around short-selling in the wake of the GameStop saga, and the value of superforecasting.
Guests:
Matthew Lesh (Head of Research, Adam Smith Institute)
Daniel Pryor (Head of Programmes, Adam Smith Institute)
Jonathon Kitson (ASI Fellow and Superforecaster)
(Recorded on 2nd February 2021)
2021-02-0355 minThe Pin FactoryBiden's Inauguration, Closing the Borders and Jonathan SumptionIn this episode of The Pin Factory, the ASI's Matthew Lesh is joined by Daniel Pryor, Head of Programmes at the Adam Smith Institute and Morgan Schondelmeier, the ASI's Head of External Affairs.
They discuss President Biden's inauguration, the debate over whether to shut the UK's borders, and former Supreme Court judge Jonathan Sumption's controversial remarks on whether lives have equal value.
Guests:
Matthew Lesh (Head of Research, Adam Smith Institute)
Daniel Pryor (Head of Programmes, Adam Smith Institute)
Morgan Schondelmeier (Head of External Affairs, Adam Smith Institute)
2021-01-2849 minThe Pin FactoryThe Year Ahead, Vaccine Rollouts and Trump's ImpeachmentIn this episode of The Pin Factory, the ASI's Matthew Lesh is joined by Daniel Pryor, Head of Programmes at the Adam Smith Institute and Dr. Eamonn Butler, Director of the ASI.
They discuss prospects for 2021, the UK's ongoing vaccine rollout, and recent events surrounding President Trump's impeaching and the storming of the US Capitol.
Guests:
Matthew Lesh (Head of Research, Adam Smith Institute)
Daniel Pryor (Head of Programmes, Adam Smith Institute)
Dr. Eamonn Butler (Director, Adam Smith Institute)
2021-01-1857 minThe Pin FactoryBrexit Crunch Time, Australia vs. China and The Great ResetIn this episode of The Pin Factory, the ASI's Matthew Lesh is joined by Daniel Pryor, Head of Programmes at the Adam Smith Institute and Tom Harwood, journalist and commentator at Guido Fawkes.
They discuss the latest Brexit deal wranglings over fish, trade troubles between Australia and China, and the idea of the economy having a 'Great Reset' in a post-Covid world.
Guests:
Matthew Lesh (Head of Research, Adam Smith Institute)
Daniel Pryor (Head of Programmes, Adam Smith Institute)
Tom Harwood (Journalist and commentator, Guido Fawkes)
2020-12-1449 minThe Pin FactorySpecial Edition: Free Speech and Artificial IntelligenceIn this special episode of The Pin Factory, the ASI's Matthew Lesh is joined by Preston J. Byrne, technology lawyer and ASI Legal Fellow, and James Lawson, ASI Fellow and business advisor.
They discuss the subject of their recent papers for the Adam Smith Institute - a UK Free Speech Act and the future of AI, automation and work.
Guests:
Matthew Lesh (Head of Research, Adam Smith Institute)
Preston J. Byrne (Technology lawyer and Legal Fellow at the Adam Smith Institute)
James Lawson (Fellow of the Adam Smith Institute and business advisor)
2020-12-021h 10The Pin FactorySpending review, Covid and the 'Green Industrial Revolution'In this episode of The Pin Factory, the ASI's Matthew Lesh is joined by our Head of Government, John Macdonald, and John Ashmore, the editor of CapX.
They discuss the spending review, the latest Covid news, and the Boris’ ‘green industrial revolution’.
Guests:
Matthew Lesh (Head of Research, Adam Smith Institute)
John MacDonald (Head of Government, Adam Smith Institute)
John Ashmore (Editor, CapX)
(Recorded Friday, 17 November 2020)
2020-11-2950 minThe Pin FactoryVaccines, Palace Intrigue and Ad BansIn this episode of The Pin Factory, the ASI's Matthew Lesh is joined by Daniel Pryor, Head of Programmes at the Adam Smith Institute and Christopher Snowdon, Head of Lifestyle Economics at the Institute of Economic Affairs. They discuss the latest Covid-19 vaccine developments, the departure of key advisor Dominic Cummings from Downing Street and the Government's proposed ban on all online advertising of 'junk food'.
Guests:
Matthew Lesh (Head of Research, Adam Smith Institute)
Daniel Pryor (Head of Programmes, Adam Smith Institute)
Christopher Snowdon (Head of Lifestyle Economics, Institute of Economic Affairs)
2020-11-1852 min
The Julia Hartley-Brewer ShowJulia Hartley-Brewer Breakfast Briefing | Wednesday 18th NovemberJulia Hartley- Brewer discusses the day's biggest topics with Matthew Lesh from the Adam Smith Institute. You can listen to the whole show weekdays from 6.30-10am. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-11-1810 minThe Pin FactorySocialism Loses and What Biden Means for the UKIn this episode of The Pin Factory, the ASI's Matthew Lesh is joined by Daniel Pryor, Head of Programmes at the Adam Smith Institute, Robby Soave, Senior Editor at Reason and Sophia Gaston, Director of the British Foreign Policy Group. They discuss why the US elections have delivered a serious blow to American socialism and the future of UK-US relations under a Biden presidency.
Guests:
Matthew Lesh (Head of Research, Adam Smith Institute)
Daniel Pryor (Head of Programmes, Adam Smith Institute)
Robby Soave (Senior Editor, Reason)
Sophia Gaston (Director, British Foreign Policy Group)
...
2020-11-1358 minThe Pin FactoryUS Election and Lockdown ShenanigansIn this episode of The Pin Factory, the ASI's Matthew Lesh is joined by Daniel Pryor, Head of Programmes at the Adam Smith Institute, Oliver Wiseman, US Editor at The Critic Magazine and Sam Bowman, Director of Competition Policy, International Center for Law and Economics. They discuss the latest results from the US election and England's second national lockdown.
Guests:
Matthew Lesh (Head of Research, Adam Smith Institute)
Daniel Pryor (Head of Programmes, Adam Smith Institute)
Oliver Wiseman (US Editor, The Critic Magazine)
Sam Bowman (Director of Competition Policy, International Center for Law and Economics)
2020-11-061h 07The Pin FactoryBiden vs. Trump, Brexit Negotiations and Negative Interest RatesIn this episode of The Pin Factory, the ASI's Matthew Lesh is joined by Daniel Pryor, Head of Programmes at the Adam Smith Institute and Joseph C. Sternberg, Editorial-Page Editor and Political Economics Columnist at the Wall Street Journal Europe. They discuss the prospects for the US Presidential election, Britain's ongoing Brexit negotiations and whether the Bank of England should adopt negative interest rates.
Guests:
Matthew Lesh (Head of Research, Adam Smith Institute)
Daniel Pryor (Head of Programmes, Adam Smith Institute)
Joseph C. Sternberg (Editorial-Page Editor and Political Economics Columnist, Wall Street Journal)...
2020-10-281h 00The Pin FactoryCovid Purgatory, Tax Competitiveness and US ElectionsIn this episode of The Pin Factory, the ASI's Matthew Lesh is joined by Daniel Pryor, Head of Programmes at the Adam Smith Institute and Tom Clougherty, Head of Tax at the Centre for Policy Studies. They discuss the latest developments in the UK's response to Covid-19, how to improve our tax system and what the US election results could mean for the free market movement.
Guests:
Matthew Lesh (Head of Research, Adam Smith Institute)
Daniel Pryor (Head of Programmes, Adam Smith Institute)
Tom Clougherty (Head of Tax, Centre for Policy Studies)
...
2020-10-2255 min
TPA Talks - The TaxPayers' Alliance PodcastA Check-up for the NHS - TPA Talks Special EpisodeIn this special episode of TPA Talks, we host a roundtable of experts to discuss the TPA’s latest research paper evaluating the UK health system (pre-coronavirus) in comparison to that of other developed nations. This bold and important conversation will be of great interest to those looking for a balanced and pragmatic evaluation of the NHS, particularly at a time when public health is at the forefront of the nation's psyche.
👤 Matthew Lesh, Head of Research, Adam Smith Institute
👤 Kristian Niemietz, Head of Political Economy, Institute of Economic Affairs
👤 Darwin Friend...
2020-10-1459 minThe Pin FactoryRishi’s Tax Rises, Back to Office and Back to SchoolIn this episode of The Pin Factory, the ASI's Matthew Lesh is joined by Matt Kilcoyne, Deputy Director of the Adam Smith Institute and Sam Dumitriu, Research Director at The Entrepreneurs Network and ASI Senior Fellow. They discuss reported tax rises in the UK, as well as the Government's campaign to get people back in the office and pupils returning to school.
Guests:
Matthew Lesh (Head of Research, Adam Smith Institute)
Matt Kilcoyne (Deputy Director, Adam Smith Institute)
Sam Dumitriu (Research Director, The Entrepreneurs Network)
(Recorded Thursday 3rd S...
2020-09-041h 01The Pin FactoryHistory of the Adam Smith Institute: A Discussion With President Madsen PirieIn this episode of The Pin Factory, the ASI's Matthew Lesh is joined by Dr. Madsen Pirie, President of the Adam Smith Institute. They discuss the history of the institute, how to run a think-tank, and the most effective ways of promoting free markets.
Guests:
Matthew Lesh (Head of Research, Adam Smith Institute)
Dr. Madsen Pirie (President and Co-Founder, Adam Smith Institute)
(Recorded Friday 28th August 2020)
2020-09-0147 minThe Pin FactoryPHE’s Downfall, A-Level U-Turn and Channel Asylum SeekersIn this episode of The Pin Factory, the ASI's Matthew Lesh is joined by Tom Slater, Deputy Editor at Spiked and John Macdonald, Head of Government Affairs at the Adam Smith Institute. They discuss the downfall of Public Health England, the Government's u-turn on A levels and asylum seekers crossing the English Channel.
Guests:
Matthew Lesh (Head of Research, Adam Smith Institute)
Tom Slater (Deputy Editor, Spiked)
John Macdonald (Head of Government Affairs, Adam Smith Institute)
(Recorded Monday 17th August 2020)
2020-08-2043 minThe Pin FactoryPlanning Reform and Second LockdownsIn this episode of The Pin Factory, the ASI's Matthew Lesh is joined by Anthony Breach, Analyst at Centre for Cities, and Dr. Chris Berg, Co-Director of the RMIT Blockchain Innovation Hub. They discuss the recent planning reforms in the UK and the challenges of second lockdowns during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Guests:
Matthew Lesh (Head of Research, Adam Smith Institute)
Anthony Breach (Analyst, Centre for Cities)
Dr. Chris Berg (Co-Director, RMIT Blockchain Innovation Hub)
(Recorded Tuesday 11th August 2020)
2020-08-121h 00The Pin FactoryWiley and Free Speech, Tech Monopolies, and US Election DelayIn this episode of The Pin Factory, the ASI's Matthew Lesh is joined by Daniel Pryor, Head of Programmes at the Adam Smith Institute and Robby Soave, Senior Editor at Reason. They discuss the controversy over grime artist Wiley's anti-semitic tweet tirade, antitrust hearings involving Big Tech, and President Trump's hints at US election delays.
Guests:
Matthew Lesh (Head of Research, Adam Smith Institute)
Daniel Pryor (Head of Programmes, Adam Smith Institute)
Robby Soave (Senior Editor, Reason)
(Recorded Tuesday 28th July 2020)
2020-08-0448 minThe Pin FactoryGlobalisation after Covid, China trade, and Brexit talksIn this episode of The Pin Factory, the ASI's Matthew Lesh is joined by Allie Renison, the Head of EU and Trade Policy at the Institute of Directors and Victoria Hewson, the Head of Regulatory Affairs at the Institute of Economic Affairs. They discuss how Covid-19 has affected globalisation and supply chains, our trading relationship with China, and how trade talks between the UK and EU are progressing.
Guests:
Matthew Lesh (Head of Research, Adam Smith Institute)
Allie Renison (Head of EU and Trade Policy, Institute of Directors)
Victoria Hewson (Head of R...
2020-07-3154 minThe Pin FactoryWorking From Home, Reforming Parliament and Shamima BegumIn this episode of The Pin Factory, the ASI's Matt and Eamonn are joined by Tom Harwood of Guido Fawkes to discuss the joys and perils of working from home, whether we should be forking out £4 billion to restore Parliament, and what classical liberals should think about the revocation of Shamima Begum's citizenship.
Guests:
Matthew Lesh (Head of Research, Adam Smith Institute)
Dr. Eamonn Butler (Director, Adam Smith Institute)
Tom Harwood (Commentator and Journalist, Guido Fawkes)
(Recorded Monday 20th July 2020)
2020-07-2148 minThe Pin FactoryDishy Rishi, Public Health England and Cancel CultureIn this episode of The Pin Factory, the ASI's Matt and John are joined by Chris Snowdon from the Institute of Economic Affairs to discuss the Chancellor's recent summer statement, the ongoing failures of Public Health England and the rise of cancel culture.
Guests:
Matthew Lesh (Head of Research, Adam Smith Institute)
John Macdonald (Head of Government Affairs, Adam Smith Institute)
Chris Snowdon (Head of Lifestyle Economics, Institute of Economic Affairs)
(Recorded Monday 13th July 2020)
2020-07-1552 minThe Pin FactoryHong Kong, Build Build Build and Lockdown HomelessnessIn this episode of The Pin Factory, the ASI's Matt and Daniel are joined by the New Statesman's Stephen Bush to discuss the latest Hong Kong developments, the Prime Minister's 'Build Build Build' speech and rough sleeping in the Covid-19 era.
Guests:
Matthew Lesh (Head of Research, Adam Smith Institute)
Daniel Pryor (Head of Programmes, Adam Smith Institute)
Stephen Bush (Political Editor, New Statesman)
(Recorded Monday 6th July 2020)
2020-07-0756 minThe Pin FactoryLifting the Lockdown, Trade Deals and US ElectionsIn this episode of The Pin Factory, the two Matt's at the ASI are joined by the Spectator's Economics Correspondent, Kate Andrews to chat about lifting the lockdown, UK trade talks and the latest developments in the upcoming US elections.
Guests:
Matthew Lesh (Head of Research, Adam Smith Institute)
Matt Kilcoyne (Deputy Director, Adam Smith Institute)
Kate Andrews (Economics Correspondent, Spectator)
(Recorded Friday 26th June 2020)
2020-07-0154 minThe Pin FactoryBlack Lives Matter, Reopening Post-Covid and Chinese Investment in the UKIn this pilot episode of The Pin Factory, ASI staff from the past and present discuss Black Lives Matter protests in the US and UK, reopening the economy post-Covid and managing foreign investment from China.
Guests:
Matthew Lesh (Head of Research, Adam Smith Institute)
Morgan Schondelmeier (Head of External Affairs, Adam Smith Institute)
Sam Bowman (Director of Competition Policy, International Centre for Law and Economics)
(Recorded Thursday 11th June 2020)
2020-07-011h 07The Pin FactoryIntroducing The Pin FactoryThe Adam Smith Institute's Head of Research, Matthew Lesh, introduces our all-new podcast—The Pin Factory.
2020-06-1101 min
E2 Review: Politics, Discussion, DebateMatthew Lesh Interview | Coronavirus (COVID-19): Was the government given bad advice?Please remember to give this a good rating and review if you liked it, that really helps people find the show (apparently).Matthew Lesh makes a glorious return to E2 Review. He's the head of research at the Adam Smith Institute (an influential think tank), author of 'Democracy in a Divided Australia' (link: http://australiadivided.com/) and a well-known political commentator. He's also focussed on the nature of the UK's response to COVID-19, and recently wrote a detailed report setting out the need for widespread testing in the fight against the virus. We discussed this...
2020-05-0442 min
The Looking Forward PodcastEp 61: Download Or ElseOver three million Australians have downloaded the COVIDSafe App but the Australian Government has a terrible record on digital security and privacy. Co-hosts Scott Hargreaves and Chris Berg are joined by IPA Adjunct Fellow Matthew Lesh - now Director of Research at the Adam Smith Institute in London - to discuss this plus the UK's own experience of coronavirus as the Tories struggle to implement Brexit and find a coherent agenda for growth when Big Government holds sway. Plus they look at the forces pushing for and against the survival of the European Union as Eurocrats centralise more power...
2020-04-301h 15E2 Review: Politics, Discussion, DebateMatthew Lesh Interview: 'The left insists that things are awful, but this is actually the greatest period in history to be alive.'This week's guest is Matthew Lesh, the head of research at the Adam Smith Institute (an influential think tank), author of 'Democracy in a Divided Australia' (link: http://australiadivided.com/) and a well-known political commentator. Follow Matthew on Twitter: @MatthewleshE2 REVIEW SOCIAL MEDIA:Follow Max (the host) on twitter: @theposhgentFollow E2 Review on twitter: @E2ReviewFollow E2 Review on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/e2review/Please remember to give this a good rating and review if you liked it, that really helps people find the...
2020-02-1154 min
The Young IPA PodcastThe Young IPA Podcast - Episode 122 with Matthew Lesh & Henry SpinksAustralia is finally having a free speech inquiry but it’s more narrow than we’d like, a ban on $10,000 cash payments proves the government hasn’t heard of cryptocurrency and QANTAS abandons environmentalism now that it might hurt sales. James and Adam from So Fox discuss all that then get into Heroes and Villains of the week, including Sarah Silverman and Gwent Police saying they’ll investigate jokes. James speaks to IPA Adjunct Fellow Matthew Lesh about free speech on Australian campuses, the influence of the Confucius Centres and the response from universities to Hong Kong protests. James then spe...
2019-08-1554 minThe Young IPA PodcastThe Young IPA Podcast - Episode 120 with Matthew Lesh and Hong Kong Protester ShawnPete is away so he misses out on discussing all the big stories of the week with James and Adam from So Fox – like the incoming regulation of big tech, all the government agencies (including Veterinary Surgeons Boards) who are trying to get your metadata, and Labor’s attempts to keep a CPAC speaker out of Australia because they threaten “equality.” Heroes and Villains this week features a kid learning the horror of taxes through Monopoly and a councillor putting ‘carbon footprint’ over ‘human safety’. James talks to IPA Adjunct Fellow Matthew Lesh to preview Boris Johnston’s Prime Ministership, asse...
2019-08-011h 02The Looking Forward PodcastEp 12: Vegans And The Tsunami Of Rights And JusticeAnimal rights activists shut down traffic in Melbourne and stage other protests around Australia. When does a protest become illegal, and where does animal rights activism come from? (1:31-24:52). The French Review finally comes out, is it a strong enough statement about the need for more protection for free speech on Australian campuses? (24:52-39:15) And as we wait to find out what day the next federal election will be held, the panel examine why fixed election dates are a terrible idea (39:15-44:55.) This week Scott Hargreaves and Dr Chris Berg are joined by Andrew Bushnell and Richard Allsop to...
2019-04-101h 01The Looking Forward PodcastEp 11: Trump and French on Campus Free SpeechThe federal budget shows the Liberals are fighting for reelection, but are they fighting for smaller government and lower taxes? (1:40-14:37) As the release of the French Review approaches, we examine the state of free speech at Australian universities, and the role of universities when so much censorship comes from students? (14:37-33:58) And Labor announces their new climate policy - are electric cars really the future? (33:58-47:29) Scott Hargreaves and Dr Chris Berg are joined by Dr Bella d'Abrera and Professor Sinclair Davidson to discuss these issues and share what they've been reading, watching and listening to, including the...
2019-04-031h 01
The MockingcastEpisode 137: Safety DanceIn which Dave, RJ and Sarah come clean about parenting paranoia and weigh the benefits of taking things for granted. Also, Robert Capon drops a bomb. Articles discussed include:
"Motherhood in the Age of Fear" by Kim Brooks via The New York Times
"Is Safetyism Destroying a Generation?" by Matthew Lesh via Quillette
"A Quick Word on Christian Freedom and Ill-Taught Piano Students" by Robert Capon via Mbird.com
"In Defense of Taking Things For Granted" by Neal Tognazzini via The New York Times
2018-09-0743 min
LESHDreamTime Episode #012DreamTime Episode #012 with Lesh
Subscribe to DreamTime podcast on iTunes: bit.ly/leshdreamtime
01. Jason Ross - Elements (Sunny Lax Remix)
02. Mehilove - Sunset (Original Mix)
03. Genix - Durban (Original Mix)
04. Jack Vath, Breame - Sweet Ordeal (Mike Sonar Remix)
05. Matthew Peterson - Aether Airlines (Original Mix)
06. Sunny Lax - Daenerys (Original Mix)
07. Radion6, Kathy Heath - Beautiful Nothing (Original Mix)
08. Speed Limits - Petrichor (Original Mix)
09. Rafael Frost - Drive (Original Mix)
10. Jack Vath, Breame - Arancini (Sunny Lax Remix)
11. Elles de Graaf, Feel - Shadows (Radio Edit)
12. Jay FM - Soulmate (Original Mix)
13. Yoel Lewis - Paradox (Original Mix)
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